energy bills

February 16, 2024

Price cap predictions lowest in over two years, but energy system ‘tightrope’ remains

Cornwall Insight's latest price cap predictions reach their lowest in over two years, but principal consultant Dr Craig Lowrey warns the UK energy system remains on a "tightrope."

January 24, 2024

No easy answers: CFP responds to Ofgem’s consultation into standing charges

The Committee on Fuel Poverty (CPF) have admitted there are "no easy answers" to address the implications of standing charges on UK households.

November 29, 2023

6.5 million face fuel poverty as households struggle in ‘vicious cycle’

National Energy Action (NEA) has revealed that 6.5 million UK households will be in fuel poverty when the price cap changes in January 2024.

November 23, 2023

January price cap £2,000 less than last year’s but bills will still increase

Ofgem has confirmed the Default Tariff Price Cap between 1 January to 31 March 2024 will be set at £1,928 - £2,356 less than the price cap for the same period this year.

All groups have until 19 January 2024 to respond. Image: Pxhere.

November 17, 2023

Ofgem launches review into standing charges as bills rise

Ofgem has launched a review into standing charges, how it is applied to energy bills and what alternatives could be considered.

November 3, 2023

Mark McAllister announced as new Ofgem chair

Former oil and gas executive, Mark McAllister, has been confirmed as the new Ofgem chair as of 6 November.

October 13, 2023

NEA calls for targeted support against ‘crushing’ energy debt

National Energy Action has called for the government to implement targeted support to stop energy debt "crushing" vulnerable households.

October 3, 2023

Domestic fuel prices increase by 16%, shows DESNZ data

New data from DESNZ shows that domestic electricity and gas prices increase by 10% and 28% respectively.

September 13, 2023

Over £440 million of energy bill support lost last year, says NEA

Fuel poverty charity National Energy Action has revealed that over £440 million allocated to support vulnerable households with their energy bills went unspent last winter.